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Crixivan
(indinavir)

Type of Drug: Protease Inhibitor

Once HIV has infected a cell and made copies of itself, it uses an enzyme called protease to process itself correctly so it can be released from the cell to infect other cells. Protease inhibitors work by blocking that enzyme.

Approved adult dosing

two 400 mg capsules Crixivan + one 100 mg tablet or capsule Norvir, two times a day

Morning

Crixivan

+

Norvir

Evening

Crixivan

+

Norvir

two 400 mg capsules Crixivan + two 100 mg tablets or capsules Norvir, two times a day

Morning

Crixivan

+

Norvir

Evening

Crixivan

+

Norvir

two 400 mg capsules Crixivan, every 8 hours

6AM

Crixivan

2PM

Crixivan

10PM

Crixivan

Notes on taking this medication

Take on an empty stomach 2 hours after or 1 hour before meal

When boosted with Norvir, Crixivan can be taken with food

Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day to reduce risk of kidney stones

Crixivan interacts with many other drugs; persons using Crixivan with those drugs may need an adjustment to their dose of Crixivan or the other drugs; consult your medical provider